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Louise Piper

Many Fenton artists honed their skill under Louise Piper's watchful eyes. They fondly recall her as a demanding teacher and a talented, good-humored artist.

In 1920, young Louise watched the German glass decorators on her way to school in Pennsylvania. Soon she worked part-time for the Jeannette Shade and Novelty Company. For over 40 years, she decorated at plants in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. In 1968, she started our own decorating department.

Louise retired in 1989 and passed away in 1995. Collectors eagerly seek the decorations she designed, and pieces with her signature are prized.

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Visitors to Fenton Art Glass will find a spacious Gift Shop and a pleasant museum. Free factory tours (M-F 8:15am to 4:00pm) take small groups of guests right out to the factory floor to see glassmaking "up close and personal." Friendly, knowledgeable tour guides explain all aspects of the operation. The Fenton tour has been ranked among the "top 10" factory tours nationwide by USA Today. In addition we have been named Rand McNally Best of the Road for 2006. For a factory tour schedule, click here. For a map, click here.